A Ted Corbitt Facebook Tribute Page is being launched today on the 114th running of the Boston Marathon, a race Ted ran 22 times from 1951 to 1974.
The page will serve as clearinghouse for information on Ted Corbitt. It is also hoped that the page will foster discussion about developing best approaches towards preserving the history of Road Running and Track & Field. Health and rehabilitation discussion topics are also welcomed in honor of Ted’s Physical Therapy career.
Please post stories and memories you wish to share and respond to the discussion topics.
Current discussion topics posted on the page are as follows:
What can Track & Field & Long Distance Running learn from other professional sports about effectively preserving its history?
Who’s currently doing a good job preserving the history of running?
What colleges would be receptive to taking a leadership role archiving and researching the history and science of running?
Who are your influences in running and life?
Ted Corbitt’s early influences in running were Ralph Metcalf, Jessie Owens, and Tarzan Brown. My father saw Ralph Metcalf run in 1934 in Cincinnati. Metcalfe was considered the world’s fastest human at that time. He placed second to Jessie Owens in the 1936 Olympics, and was also second in the 1932 Games for the 100 Meters. My father would often talk about May 25, 1935 when Jesse Owens set or tied six world records in a 45 minute time span. Ted Corbitt became intrigued by the marathon after seeing a newsreel of the Indian runner Tarzan Brown winning the 1939 Boston Marathon.
Here’s the link to join Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/
Gary Corbitt
April 19, 2010
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